William Tilghman Goldsborough

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1847
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Goldsborough33,676
Opponents34,388
1
Elections run

William Tilghman Goldsborough, a Whig politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1847 governor election in Maryland to Philip Francis Thomas, receiving 33,676 votes (49.48%).

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How many votes has William Tilghman Goldsborough received?

William Tilghman Goldsborough has received 33,676 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Tilghman Goldsborough’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1847GovernorMarylandLost33,67649.48%Philip Francis Thomas
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